PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baird
vs
Earlandson

182 cm
25
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
201 lbs
18 - 22 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baird clinches.
Earlandson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Baird successfully pulls guard.

Earlandson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Earlandson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird is trying to control the position but Earlandson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is really struggling to control Earlandson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Earlandson wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird is trying to control the position but Earlandson postures up.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.

Macadam Baird has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Baird with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Baird forces Earlandson back against the cage and clinches.
Earlandson fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baird is pushing down on Earlandson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Earlandson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baird has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Earlandson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Baird's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earlandson's head.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Earlandson is retaining full guard.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Earlandson blocks nicely.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Earlandson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Earlandson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baird has passed into half guard!
Baird is trying to control. Earlandson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Earlandson is doing well to control the position and prevent Baird from advancing to side control.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard.

Baird wants to work for an arm triangle but Earlandson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Baird is looking to advance position but Earlandson won't allow it.
Earlandson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Earlandson has his foot on Baird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baird works his way back into a safe position though.

Earlandson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.

Earlandson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Earlandson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baird passes into side control.
Baird trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Baird tries to move to mount but Earlandson blocks the move with his legs.
Earlandson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earlandson trying to control but Baird postures up.
Baird prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Macadam Baird will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson trying to hold on to Baird's head to control him but Baird postures up.
Earlandson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Earlandson is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Earlandson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson can't escape the position.
Earlandson is still trying to improve position.
Baird working Earlandson over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to escape the mount.
Baird lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird looking to finish Earlandson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Earlandson!
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Earlandson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Earlandson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a nice shot to the head.
Earlandson is looking to get to half guard.
Baird looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Earlandson is rocked!
Baird looking to finish Earlandson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Earlandson!
Earlandson is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
Baird prevents Earlandson from getting the reversal.
Baird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baird wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Earlandson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Earlandson seems to have recovered his senses.

Earlandson has gone for a leg lock! Baird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Earlandson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson can't keep his opponent in guard - Baird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Baird there.
Baird passes to full mount!
Earlandson is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baird raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Earlandson gets back to half guard.
Baird lands with a punch from half guard.
Earlandson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baird slips a nice elbow through Earlandson's hands, connecting with Earlandson's forehead.
Earlandson wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Earlandson's temple.
Baird passes into side control, despite Earlandson's attempt to control the position.

Baird tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Earlandson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Earlandson showed some decent athleticism there.
Baird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Baird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Earlandson rolls with it to try and escape but Baird cranks on the arm and Earlandson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.